Interstudio has two land modeling programs.

• DomusTerra - for architectural land modeling
• Nonio C - large scale terrain modeling and surveys

DomusTerra Program Features - land modeling for architecture

DomusTerra is a new low-cost program for architectural land modeling. DomusTerra springs from Interstudio's vast experience in the land modeling and representation sector, begun in 1988 with the first release of Nonio C.

DomusTerra has all the characteristics of its big brother Nonio C - interactive modeling, walkthroughs in real time, supports textures, supports plug-in renderers - with some limitations regarding direct plotting, modeling and allowable number of points. While Nonio C is best suited for more elaborate surveys and for modeling large tracts of land, DomusTerra can be used for smaller projects and architectural landscaping.

A land model created with DomusTerra can be exported to an architectural program, such as Interstudio's own Domus.Cad or Graphisofts ArchiCad, where it may be viewed and elaborated along with the architectural model. The reverse operation may also be performed: an architectural model may be imported to DomusTerra (in QD3D MetaFile format) where it can be placed directly on the modeled landscape.

DomusTerra imports and exports in Domus.Cad, GDL, DXF 3D, QuickDraw 3D MetaFile, and DigiCad 3D formats.

No demos of DomusTerra are available but you may download the new Nonio C demo below.

Program Characteristics

• supports documents of up to 1000 points
• imports in XYZ ASCII, DWG 3D, DXF 3D and QuickDraw 3D MetaFile formats
• exports in Domus.Cad, GDL, QuickDraw 3D and Quesa MetaFile.
• Imports textures
• supports plug-in renderers
• supports Drag and Drop for textures, text, and images
• two surfaces may be worked simultaneously
• automatic generation of triangles, contour lines, and surfaces
• allows direct intervention of model using break lines
• vertical sections from polygons
• special calculator for surface and volume calculations
• integrates Domus.Cad information

Some new 2.1 features

• Raster images modification (rotation, scaling, resolution, colors and transparency)
• Z moving of the selected points. Two new modeling functions allow you to modify the Z axis of your model in selected points, either by inserting the new measurements or by using the mouse.
• Correction of maps deformations. This is useful for correcting deformations in map supports, which frequently differ in X and Y directions.

Nonio C offers additional features. See below.

Configuration

DomusTerra is for Macintosh.

Power Macintosh. System 9.2 or later, Mac Os X 10.2 or later.

Nonio C Program Features - surveys and land modeling for large tracts of land

Version 9.2

Download the Nonio C 9.2 demo for Mac Os X - see link at bottom of page!

Nonio C is a program for modeling large topographic and cartographic surveys using triangles, contour lines, slope charts, color shading, sections, and three-dimensional views.

Terrain is modeled using a method of triangulation, a valuable alternative to methods based on the generation of an orthogonal grid, which does not often correspond well to real-life conditions. Two surfaces can be modeled simultaneously, allowing the comparison of the original terrain with the modified or of two different project phases.

Points data may be inserted using the keyboard, a graphic tablet, field survey, or ASCII file.The model is created either automatically or by imposing breaklines interactively with the mouse, recreating as closely as possible a representation of the actual terrain. Contour lines are drawn automatically according to set intervals.

Once the necessary data is entered, the land model may be altered by simulated land movement operations. Values such as areas, volumes, and slope differences are computed automatically by a special calculator.

The model can be viewed from any vantage point through a series of automatically generated images (sections and axons). The images can be drawn in a variety of representational forms (with contour lines, in cross-grid form, or with shadings, hatchings, or color according to slope classes).

All modifications can be seen in real time in a continuously rendered 3D view. It is possible to fly around the terrain or do a "walkthrough" in real time. The rendering can be enhanced using plug-in renderers. Textures may be imported to the QuickDraw 3D view to simulate materials or soils. Movement throughout the model is controlled using the mouse or keyboard.

The 3D window can be exported in QuickTime VR Object format for making QuickTime films using other applications.

A land model created with Nonio C may be exported to an architectural program, such as Interstudio's own Domus.Cad or Graphisofts ArchiCad, where an architectural model may be placed directly on it. The reverse operation may also be performed: an archiectural model can be imported by Nonio C and placed on the land model.

Program Characteristics - textures, simulated land movement

• supports documents of up to 500,000 points
• imports in XYZ ASCII, DWG 3D, DXF 3D and QuickDraw 3D MetaFile formats
• exports in Domus.Cad, GDL, QuickDraw 3D MetaFile, DigiCad, DXF 2D and 3D, DXF Polygon and Facet formats
• Imports textures
• supports plug-in renderers
• supports Drag and Drop for textures, text, and images
• two surfaces may be worked simultaneously
• automatic generation of triangles, contour lines, and surfaces
• allows direct intervention of model using break lines
• vertical sections from polygons
• special calculator for surface and volume calculations
• integrates Domus.Cad information

In addition, Nonio C also offers the following features:

• superimposes two land models
• simulated digging and filling operations
• integrates DigiCad 3D information
• internal driver for plotting in HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and DMPL

Some new 9.2 features

• Raster images modification (rotation, scaling, resolution, colors and transparency).
• Z moving of the selected points. Two new modeling functions allow you to modify the Z axis of your model in selected points, either by inserting the new measurements or by using the mouse.
• Correction of maps deformations. This is useful for correcting deformations in map supports, which frequently differ in X and Y directions.

Configuration

Nonio C is for Macintosh. A Windows version will be ready soon

Power Macintosh. System 9.2 or later, Mac Os X 10.2 or later.

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